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Geek Media Round-Up: September 2, 2010

Art

Around 2,000 people flocked to see Banksy’s Portrait of an Artist as part of an exhibition by cutting edge Bristol-based collective Crazy Fools in The Library, in Upper Street, Islington (London).
Comic Alliance offers a gallery of Business Cards from Fictional Comics Companies.
Star Wars comparison chart, tattooed Han Solo, and more by Chris Bishop.
Star Wars Prints [...]

Geek Media Round-Up: September 1, 2010

Art

Doryfour has posted a gallery of an amazing Matchstick sculpture of Minas Tirith.
Why people wear labcoats.
Yoda Head Cake
Young Darth Maul by Bobby Chiu.

Comics

io9 recommends Fantastic scifi graphic novels (that will get you hooked for life).

Geek Media Round-Up: August 30, 2010

Art

A3-21 Plasma Rifle from Fallout 3

Comics

Saturday Is Read Comics In Public Day: Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are.

Film

Interview: Mary Elizabeth Winstead answers a few questions on Scott Pilgrim.
Interview: Stan Lee shares his thoughts on Comic Book Movies.
I sometimes get the notion that M. Night Shyamalan is very aware that he sucks..
New data indicates that [...]

Geek Media Round-Up: August 27, 2010

Art

Dowling Duncan imagines redesigned U.S. bank notes. Very geeky.
Andy Helms is selling an excellent Empire Strikes Back poster at Etsy.
Build a better View-Master with an awesome modern upgrade, two 1.5-inch LCD screens.
How to Create a Retro Sci-Fi Poster.

Cross-Media

Cracked points out 6 Baffling Flaws in Famous Sci-Fi Technology.

Geek Media Round-Up: August 26, 2010

Art

Art Appreciation 101: The two rules of awesome SF/fantasy art
Build your own Mass Effect M8 Avenger Assault Rifle with this step by step walkthrough at Volprin Props.

Comics

Interview: Tor.com interviews with colorist Dave Stewart of “The Amazing Screw-On Head.”

Geek Media Round-Up: August 25, 2010

Art

Have waaay too much time on your hand? YouTube – Make Your Own Cuneiform Clay Tablet Magazine! [More]
SKI-FFY has posted scans from THE ILLUSTRATED DUNE.

Comics

Comic Alliance looks at The 9 Craziest Moments of the Silver Age Batman Annuals.
Smart Pop considers Smart Pop Books — The Cost of Being Batman.

Geek Media Round-Up: August 23, 2010

Art

Alice in Wonderland Executioner concept art by Michael Kutsche.
Buy your own Chewie and Han t-shirt by Chris Wahl now at Shirtoid!
Kenny Keil’s Rap and Comics Fusion
Virtual Shackles unveils Cataclysm Ultimate Collector’s Edition. [Humor]

Comics

Interview: Comic Alliance holds a round-table discussion on the Manga industry.

Cross-Media

Do Today’s Superheroes Send the Wrong Messages To Boys?

Geek Media Round-Up: August 20, 2010

Art

Check out Geeky wedding invitations to make your heart go squee at io9.
Concept art for a Star Wars Theme Park.
Geek Art Gallery points the way to the amazing painting “The World.”

Comics

IGN picks The Best Indie Comic Books.

Cross-Media

Bloginhood picks the Top 10 Pirates of SF.
EW looks back at 26 True (Fictional) Lovers: Pop Culture’s Best Couples.
Ramona [...]

Geek Media Round-Up: August 19, 2010

Art

The Geek Art Gallery has posted a gallery of 20 Amazing CG Robots.
The Mico posted a bunch of animation-style Lord of the Rings illustrations.
New crayon sculptures by Diem Chau.
Print off your own Charlie and the Chocolate Factory bookplate.

Film

Interview: Jar Jar Binks Explains Why He Sucked.
30 Star Wars movie mistakes, goofs and glitches.
Hollywood.com on Why ‘Scott [...]

Geek Media Round-Up: August 18, 2010

Art

Abs In, Stilettos Out: Fantasy Heroine Cover Art Trends. “Fantasy’s heroines are spending less time at the tattoo parlor and more time at the gym.”
Check out the life-size TIE Interceptor.
Cool Concept art for Timeless shows what’s left of future London.
The Personal Library Kit from Knock Knock
RocketPark is selling a gallery of Minimalist Stephen King [...]

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